Patient Care Specialist Ortho (Full Time) - 6026

St. Marys Medical Center; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV, is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Specialist for its Orthopedic Unit. The role supports patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following hospital policies and procedures.

The position requires communication skills, BLS certification, and completion of one of several eligible education routes (HS diploma, CNA, EKG/phlebotomy programs, or PN/LPN licensing). Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Verbal ability to communicate with patients and understand instructions from nursing staff.
• BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or GED required, plus one eligible criterion listed below.
• Certification must be valid and current in the state of West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient care activities under supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Ensure conformance with Medical Center policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Multi-skilled technician program (EKG, phlebotomy, direct patient care)

Certified Nurse Aide training program

EKG and Phlebotomy training with patient experience

Practical Nursing (LPN) license

Job description

Patient Care Specialist Ortho (Full Time) - 6026

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Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is currently seeking a Full Time Patient Care Specialist for its Orthopedic Unit.The Patient Care Specialist assists in providing patient care activities for which employee has been prepared and in conformance with Medical Center policy and procedures, functions under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Requirements

Verbal ability required to communicate with patients and understand instructions received from nursing staff; manual dexterity required to use hands easily and skillfully while aiding patients. BLS required.

In addition to High School Diploma or GED, must meet one of the following criteria:

• Successful completion of a multi-skilled technician program which includes EKG, phlebotomy and direct patient care. Certification must be valid and current.
• Successful completion of Certified Nurse Aide training program. Certification must be valid and current in the state of West Virginia. Upon hire, within 6 months, must successfully complete an EKG and phlebotomy program.
• EKG and Phlebotomy training with patient experience in physician office/clinical setting.
• Graduate from an approved school of practical nursing. Currently licensed to practice nursing in the State of West Virginia.

High School Diploma/GED required. In addition to one of the criteria in the requirements section

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